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WEDNESDAY 5.5 Cinco de Mayo at Plant Riverside

Plant Riverside District will host a special Cinco de Mayo event featuring live music performances by a house mariachi band and LPT, a Jacksonville, Florida-based 10-piece Afro-Cuban salsa orchestra. 4:30-9 p.m. Plant Riverside District 500 W. River St.

Cinco de Moe’s

Moe’s Southwest Grill is celebrating Cinco de Mayo with free queso and t-shirt giveaways. The first 50 customers will get a free Cinco de Moe’s t-shirt and all customers get a free side of queso with entree purchase. 11 a.m. Moe’s Southwest Grill 7801 Abercorn St.

Underground Comedy Bucket Open Mic

Savannah’s most popular bucket open mic returns, hosted by Brendan Townend. Comedians are pulled at random and have 5 minutes to make you laugh. All levels of performers invited. 8:30 p.m. Totally Awesome Bar, 107B Whitaker St.

Drunk Spelling Bee

Join El-Rocko Lounge on Wednesdays for a drunken scholastic event- Drunk Spelling Bee. Enter by purchasing three drinks at El-Rocko between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. 10 p.m.-1 a.m. El-Rocko Lounge 117 Whitaker St.

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Join the band LAX for fun with your favorite songs and the best mojitos

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north of Havana for Cinco de Mayo at Mint to be Mojito Bar and Bites to support Leukemia Lymphoma Society. 4-11 p.m. Mint to Be Mojito’s 12 W State St.

Legends Live On

A cast of Broadway and Las Vegas singers, dancers and live band perform a 2-hour tribute to pop music legends including Beatles, Jackson 5, Aretha Franklin, Bruno Mars, Earth, Wind & Fire, Boyz II Men, Celine Dion, Donna Summer, Stevie Wonder, Four Seasons and many more in a dazling Vegas-style production. Wednesday-Saturday, 8 p.m. The Historic Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull St. savannahtheatre.com

Trivia Night with Jess Shaw

Jess Shaw and Kevin Ryan will guide participants through an evening of trivia and self discovery at Service Brewing. The first place team receives a $100 cash prize. 6:30 p.m. Service Brewing Company 574 Indian St. servicebrewing.com

THURDAY 5.6 Bingo! at Elks Lodge

Join Elks Lodge for Bingo on Thursdays and Sundays. Enjoy great family fun, good food and many chances to win cash. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Elks Lodge 183 Wilshire Blvd.

“A Conversation with the Savannah Landscape” Reception

The Mansion on Forsyth Park’s Grand Bohemian Gallery in will feature the

work of accomplished painter Dottie Turner Leatherwood and other artists in its 2021 Savannah Series. Savannah native Dottie Turner Leatherwood’s paintings will be featured in an exhibit entitled “A Conversation with the Savannah Landscape.” Exhibit on display through May 15. 4-7 p.m. Grand Bohemian Gallery 700 Drayton St.

Free Yoga on the Beach at the The Deck

Enjoy free yoga on the Tybee sponsored by The Deck Beach Bar & Kitchen. Bring a large beach towel, your mat or a tapestry, a hat and sunglasses, water and a friend. 9-10 a.m. The Deck Beachbar and Kitchen, 404 Butler Ave.

Salsa Thursdays at Mint to Be Mojitos

Join Salsa Savannah on Thursdays at Mint to Be Mojitos for free beginner dance lessons. Enjoy Salsa, bachata music, and dancing. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Mint to Be Mojito’s 12 W State St.

FRIDAY 5.7 Bluegrass By The Pint with Swamptooth

Join Service Brewing for Bluegrass by the Pint every Friday featuring live bluegrass from favorite local favorite’s, Swamptooth. 6 p.m. Service Brewing Company 574 Indian St.

“Setting Boundaries” at The Sentient Bean

Check out the solo exhibition, “Setting Boundaries”, by Peggy Jo Aughtry at The Sentient Bean through June 8th. Join the reception

on Friday, May 7. 5-7 p.m. The Sentient Bean 13 E. Park Ave. sam@sulfurstudios.org sentientbean.com

‘We Remember Mama’ at The Landing’s Club The Landing’s Club invites you to ‘We Remember Mama’, an elegant luncheon just before Mother’s Day. 12-1:30 p.m. The Landings Club 1 Cottonwood Dr.

SATURDAY 5.8 Author Sip & Shop Soiree

Seaside Sisters is hosting an in-person book signing for Mary Kay Andrews & Patti Callahan Henry. Join them during their Sip ‘n Shop Soirée for cocktails, shopping, and raffles to benefit the Tybee Food Pantry. Swag bags to our first 150 customers who purchase both books, including pre-orders. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Seaside Sisters 1207 Hwy 80 East. 912-786-9216

Fire & Wine

Enjoy half off bottles of wine and fire pits in the courtyard. Purchase one of our s’mores kits. 6-9 p.m. Foxy Loxy Cafe 1919 Bull St.

Forsyth Farmers Market

Local and regional produce, honey, meat, dairy, pasta, baked goods and other delights. Rain or shine. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Forsyth Park Drayton St. & E. Park Ave. 912-484-0279 forsythfarmersmarket.com

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Join Savannah African Art Museum for its first onsite workshop since closing in March 2020 due to the pandemic. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Savannah African Art Museum 201 E. 37th St.

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Savannah Riverboat Cruises hosts a Mother’s Day brunch cruise along the waterfront. 12-2:30 p.m. Rousakis Plaza River St.

Treat your Mom to a delightful “Mother’s Day Brunch” and day of bonding during an interactive cooking class. 9 a.m.-noon & 1-4 p.m. Mansion on Forsyth Park 700 Drayton St. 912-721-5006 mansion.classesbykessler.com

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of live performances with singing, dancing, and storytelling from your favorite Princess Characters. 9:30 a.m. -5 p.m. The Cyde, 223 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. itsybitsyprincessparties.weeblysite.com

Bingo! at Elks Lodge

Join Elks Lodge for Bingo on Thursdays and Sundays. Enjoy great family fun, good food at the snack bar and many chances to win cash. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Elks Lodge 183 Wilshire Blvd.

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Stafford’s Tuesday Comedy Open Mic The ghost of

Savannah’s legendary Current offerings from SAVANNOPOLY open mic returns. Head out to the sequel to exhibition Just in time for Mother’s Day, original art by local artists from our SAVANNOPOLY exhibition with gallery profits to benefit our local Habitat for Humanity. And FREE local delivery in the Savannah area. noon, Online locationgallery.net

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the open mic Hannibal Buress called “whack” and “please put that phone down”. All experience levels welcome! Come out and give us your best 5 minutes, or just come and laugh at us, we like it. 8:30-11:45 p.m. Stafford’s Public House, 306 W. Upper Factor’s Walk.

Toddler Tuesday at Oatland Island Wildlife Center

Weekly market featurExplore the wonders ing a variety of produce, of nature with all baked goods, honey, kind of wild fun for eggs, BBQ, sauces and your wee ones. This dressings, popsicles, week’s theme is “Hawk dog treats and natural Talk.” Pre-registration body products. Artisans required. are also featured each 10 & 11 a.m. week. The market is Oatland Island non-smoking and pet Wildlife Center friendly. 711 Sandtown Rd.

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Second Harvest honors special, hard-working volunteer BY BRANDY SIMPKINS brandy@connectsavannah.com

AMERICA’S SECOND HARVEST of Coastal Georgia honored a very special volunteer for all of her hard work in the community Shirley Harris has been a long-time asset to Second Harvest in the Savannah warehouse where she was honored on April 26, 2021 of Volunteer week. In celebration of National Volunteer Week, Dunkin of Georgia and their Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation, the charitable organization powered by Dunkin’ and its franchisees, guests, vendor partners, and employees, recently donated a $1,000 grant to America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia, Inc. along with a well-deserved Dunkin’ donation of coffee and donuts. Crouch said Harris volunteers three to four days out of the week. When Harris volunteers, she puts the food on the shelf so guests don’t have to sort

through the food. “Miss Shirley volunteers in our Agency Marketplace, sorting and stocking canned goods and non- perishables, for the past seven years. We can always rely on her to be here everyday of the week with the most determined work ethic and bright smile anyone could ask for. We are so grateful for her ongoing desire to lend a helping hand and to keep our marketplace in tip top shape.” Harris’ children flew in from Florida and from Atlanta to watch their mom receive the volunteer award for her appreciated participation. Crouch says that Second Harvest really counts on their volunteers, but due to COVID-19, they haven’t had many. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit we did have to suspend her time with us. But as soon as we allowed her back, she came racing in to help with whatever we needed. She wanted to make sure we had the necessary help to feed our community. As Mary Jane Crouch, Executive Director at America’s Second Harvest spoke to staff

and family members about Miss Shirley she emphasized “always the smile, the quiet calm and the dedication to make it right.” We are so thankful for Miss Shirley and her time well spent helping to end hunger in Coastal Georgia. America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia serves as a regional food bank, functioning as the food warehouse and distribution center to more than 295 non-profit organizations and churches in our area. Through food relief programs and collaboration with partner agencies, America’s Second Harvest distributed more than 25.4 million pounds of food last year to people in need in our community – children, senior citizens, people with disabilities, people experiencing homelessness and others whose incomes are insufficient to meet their basic needs. To learn more about how we are leading the effort to end hunger and improve lives in our community, call 912 236-6750 or visit helpendhunger.org.

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CONNECT SAVANNAH and Rock 106.1 are taking live entertainment from the pages of the magazine and the sound waves of radio to the lawn at The Morris Center Trustees’ Garden for a July 3 concert featuring Puddle of Mudd, Sponge and Filter. The concert will be a 20th anniversary celebration of Savannah’s local rock radio station, Rock 106.1, in collaboration with local news, arts, and entertainment magazine, Connect Savannah, and the first of its kind in Savannah in a very long time, according to Aaron Wilborn, Market Manager for Dick Broadcasting Radio and DBC Next, the company’s digital company. “Yes, it’s a rock show, but the good thing about the bands is they are all well-known,” said Gabe “Kotter” Reynolds, on-air personality for Rock 106.1. “Everyone is going to know a few songs from those bands.” The media entities announced Monday at 8 a.m., they will host this 6,000-person event, which will mark the first concert since COVID-19 began.

“I think concerts are something that’s been needed in town forever,” Reynolds said. “By doing something like this where we’re bringing the artist in for the show, I think it’s a good opportunity for us to grow other shows and then move on from here, because you don’t get them in the area and we want to deliver something special to the community. And, I think people will come out.” Connect Savannah provides readers information on the latest events, as well as hosts several in the area. “I am so excited to offer outdoor music again and that Trustees’ can be the perfect venue for these acts,” said Morris Multimedia founder Charles H. Morris. The live music event will feature a variety of food trucks and food vendors, beer, alcohol, soda and water for purchase and varying other local vendors on site, all at affordable prices. The opener for the concert will be 90s alternative grunge, Savannah-based band, LILAKK. Gates will open at noon, with the first act taking the stage by about 2 p.m. and the final act, Puddle of Mudd, will perform around 8 p.m., closing the show by 10 p.m.

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Below: Sponge will take the stage at Trustees’ Garden July 3 for the 20th anniversary rock concert. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE BAND

“Music made such a huge impact – still does – in people’s lives. From the time that it started and people started hearing songs – I mean, you go back to segregation and desegregation and black and white people listening to more Black music and going to Black clubs, and then all of the sudden you start to feel that interaction, so it’s starting to bring our community, our country together.” -Aaron Wilborn, DBR, DBC Next Savannah and is streamed live on Facebook, YouTube and Twitch. Sponsorships are still available and the historic event is still seeking local vendors for this one-day concert. You can contact DBC Radio or Connect Savannah for more information. “It’s local people putting on a local show with a local radio station in partnership with a local magazine in Connect Savannah,” Wilborn said. “This is something for the community that, to me, is quite special because it hasn’t been done or it hasn’t been done in a long time. And, coming off of what we’ve been through over the last year, and stadiums opening up and venues opening up, it’s time for us to get back together and be social … and hear some amazing music. Ah, it’s going to be spectacular.” Tickets are on sale starting at 8 a.m., May 7, with the first 500 advanced general admission being sold at a discounted price of $25, and 50 advanced VIP tickets going for $75. The 200-person VIP area will feature a private bar and bathroom with a great view from above. Prices will be raised after the first advanced tickets are sold. Visit connectsavannah.com and rock1061.com for details.

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“I think you’re going to see a great response to it; I think it’s going to be the start of something that is a more frequent thing,” Reynolds said. Reynolds and John Marshall, on-air personalities for Rock 106.1 — The Kotter & Marshall Show said the 20th anniversary show is a look back at how Rock 106.1 began. “When you look at a lineup like this, it’s a celebration,” Marshall said. “These bands are massive, they helped kick off 106.1; they were the stalwarts of the station itself. It’s pretty cool that they get to come in, all at the same time and melt some faces off out there.” The Kotter & Marshall Show will be live-streaming backstage interviews at the show. “It just won’t be audio, you’ll be able to pop on your phone, whether you’re at the show or not, and be able to watch Kotter and I talk to each band,” Marshall said. “Even if you’re not there, you can see live interviews from the band, see how the guys are doing, what they’ve been up to, what new music they have coming up, how they survived the pandemic, even.” Marshall and Reynolds went from doing afternoons to mornings in March of this year, the station’s 20th anniversary. Their morning show airs from 6-10 a.m. weekdays locally in

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The Mansion on Forsyth’s 700 Kitchen Cooking School offers Mother’s Day Class BY CLAIRE MCMILLAN

THE MANSION ON FORSYTH is offering an opportunity to celebrate moms with a little bit of quality time and a lot of quality food through their 700 Kitchen Cooking School’s Mother’s Day class on May 9, plus ongoing classes every week. Participants can join Chef Jason Winn for an intimate culinary experience and maybe even learn something along the way. Winn, originally from Dallas, Texas, has been working as an executive chef for over 20 years and began teaching classes at the Mansion in 2019. “My mom is a retired school teacher and my dad was a college professor so I guess you could say it’s in my blood,” Winn said.

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The Mother’s Day themed class will be a brunch paired with fruit, danishes, salad, peach bellinis, coffee, juice and mimosas. The four main dishes to be taught to the class are a Mediterranean-style frittata, a shrimp bisque, a roasted tenderloin with homemade horseradish sauce and croque monsieur, a French ham and cheese sandwich topped with a poached egg. Plus, dessert options including ricotta cheesecake, lemon cheese pie and blueberry buttermilk pie. Since reopening after closing due to the pandemic, Winn said classes have been busier than ever with lots of locals joining in on the fun, most of them beginners. “You don’t have to be an expert to come in,” he said. ”This is not a culinary boot camp. It’s just a fun night out with

great food.” Chef Jason teaches classes six-days a week, year-round and offers a Farmer’s Market tour on Saturdays where he said the class selects ingredients from the market and creates a farm-to-table meal that is a “total off-the-cuff, random menu,” as part of a three-course brunch with mimosas. The themes vary each week and include Southern classes, Italian classes, An Introduction to India, La Cocina Mexicana, Low Country Staples, International Street Food, Date Night and Ladies’ Night. Private and intermediate level classes are also available. Winn’s diverse cooking background ensures there is always something different to try. “It’s been fun for me to get to cook everyday because when you are an executive chef there’s days where you don’t

Movie extras needed in Savannah, Pooler

Tyler Perry film, Netflix series start filming in May BY NOELLE WIEHE noelle@connectsavannah.com

PRODUCTIONS OF FILMS and series that will be shot in the southeast Georgia area are ramping up in the coming weeks and need extras. Bill Marinella, who was the casting director for Devotion, needs to cast extras as soon as this week for Tyler Perry’s “A Jazzman’s Blues,” and for the middle of May for a new Netflix series about vampires that will begin filming in Savannah in the middle of May. “We are looking for all ages for both productions,” Marinella said. “It’s a great way to earn some extra money and get behind the scenes of how movies and major productions are made.” To learn about the productions

Marinella is casting for and the specific extras that are needed, go to kaast.app/ bmc-calendar. If you have not registered to be an extra, the link will guide you on how to register. If you are registered, you can click on the links and apply to become an extra. Information also is available on Marinella’s Facebook page – Bill Marinella Casting in Savannah. Filming for the productions will take place in Pooler and Savannah, as well as Midway, Hinesville and Ludowici. Extras for the Tyler Perry production will earn $200 per day. The Netflix series will pay at least $154 per day for an extra. “One of the keys to be an extra is to be flexible with your schedule and we know it can be tough to take a day off from work,” he said. “But, at $200 a day, that may get a

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with each other because they find that they all have something in common, you know; food kind of brings everybody together,” Winn said. “At the end of the day we are just having fun.” The Mansion on Forsyth’s 700 Kitchen Cooking School is located at 700 Drayton St., Savannah. For information, visit mansion.classesbykessler.com.

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STATE FARM Agent Meridth Lamas is organizing the Purse-fully Inspiring purse drive fundraiser to benefit Savannah’s SAFE Shelter in time for Mother’s Day. The center is a domestic abuse shelter that provides housing and counseling to help victims and their families find places to stay and employment. The Purse-fully purse drive is now accepting new or gently used purses and accessories at two locations: the State Farm office and the Wilmington Island Methodist Church, until May 7. The bags and purses for donation can include any coordinating items such as sunglasses, scarves, compact mirrors and nail files. “The goal of the purse drive is for the residents transitioning to pick out something that suits their style and help them to feel more confident,” Lamas said. “These purses will help them to feel better emotionally. The purses can be new, gentle used, or paired with things that come in a purse such as a wallet, jewelry, or new lotions and cosmetics.” Four local women, Lucy Brannan, Norma Brewin, Harris Lentini and Caroline Armstrong, founded SAFE Shelter in 1970. They shared a dream that no one deserves to live in fear and that everyone deserves respect and compassion. In 1979, the shelter was established as a safe haven for victims and their children to find refuge from at-home violence. The average stay at the facility is 90 days. SAFE Shelter is one of

the largest domestic violence shelters in the state of Georgia. To learn about the organization, visit safeshelter.org. Domestic violence affects more people than most people realize. Lamas’ annual purse drive keeps it at the forefront of conversation. The Purse-fully Inspiring purse drive promotes positive change in women’s lives as they get reintegrated back into the workforce at training, appointments, and interviews. “Collecting new and gently used items is our goal to empower the women when they go to interviews to get back out into the community to put their best face forward,” Lamas said. Often, there is an overabundance of specific donated items, but a lack of purses and women’s accessories for donation. The collection of these accessories ensures a successful transition with a complete look. Donations can be dropped off at one of the two central locations: State Farm office at 329 Eisenhower Dr., Suite C, open 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Wilmington Island Methodist Church at 195 Wilmington Island Rd. Another great way to get involved is by holding a collection drive. If your office or group wants to put together a collection site, contact Meridth Lamas by calling 912-354-2390. Drop off locations: State Farm Office 329 Eisenhower Dr. Ste C 8:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. and Wilmington Island Methodist Church 195 Wilmington Island Road For information visit SavannahInsuranceLady.com.

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Ice Cream on Victory

BY BRANDY SIMPKINS brandy@connectsavannah.com

WHILE LAYING IN the grass at the moss tree-lined park on a hot summer day, if you listen closely enough, you might hear the sweet sound of an ice cream circling the streets nearby. The kid in you may get up to chase the sound, hoping to see the vehicle has parked, so you can grab yourself an ice cream cone. Traditionally, you’d have to test your luck like this to get ahold of the playground delicacy, but now there’s a new option. At 2010 E. Victory Dr., Toti Ice cream truck has a new brick-and-mortar location, as well as a parked ice cream trailer with outdoor seating, so patrons can track the sweet treats for themselves. The location owner, Dotan Organ, began working at Toti Ice Cream 17 years ago, and at the beginning of spring 2021, he expanded the business from being strictly mobile, to grab-and-go, also. Organ said the business started for him back in 2004, when he got a call from a friend inviting him to join in his new ice

cream truck business. Enticed by the idea of a job filled with little overhead restrictions, travel, and fun, Organ flew from New York to Savannah to drive for Toti Ice Cream trucks. Organ said he was enthused to begin his new career. “I started to work for him, and I loved it,” Organ said. “It’s not so easy to work everyday because the kids will drive you crazy, but I still love it.” In 2010, Organ purchased ownership from his friend and has been running Toti since. Organ said that while selling ice cream for so long, he gained a reputation in the community and he has made many friends across Savannah. “With my ice cream trucks, I go everywhere: I go to the parks, conferences, trailer parks,” Organ said. “I go everywhere, and I know everyone.” The owner prides himself on offering an encompassing variety. In addition to selling dairy treats, Organ said that he serves a great, vegan product from New Jersey called Little Jimmy Italian Ice. The owner said 50% of his frozen-snack sales come from the Italian ice.

After working with Toti Ice Cream for almost two decades, Organ said he hit a point in his life where he considered trying something new. He said he tried to sell the business when he moved to Miami about a year ago but COVID brought him back. “I sold everything, and I thought I was going to leave this, Dotan Organ sells ice cream out of his mobile Toti Ice Cream but God wants me truck. PHOTOS COURTESY OF TOTI ICE CREAM here,” Organ said. Organ values comSavannah and I love the people,” Organ munity support and he gives through Toti said. Ice Cream in ways including giving drinks and ice cream to the homeless to refresh them on hot days. He also said at the end Toti’s Ice Cream brick-and-mortar locaof every year during Christmas Toti Ice tion is open on weekdays from 3-8 p.m. Cream sends cool toys, like drones, to and Saturdays and Sundays from 1-8 p.m. drives for children. Find him on Facebook at facebook.com/ “I love kids; I love support; I love toti1974.

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Local ice cream truck business opens brick-and-mortar location

TOP TEQUILA’S TOWN MARGARITAS CONNECT SAVANNAH | MAY 5-11, 2021

BY LINDY MOODY

THERE IS NO QUESTION that Tequila’s Town is one of Savannah’s most sought-after Mexican restaurants. So, the question becomes what is the best thing to order from the renowned restaurateurs? Chips and salsa, table side mashed guacamole, and lava like queso dip are always a go-to; but for most, including me, I always order a hand shaken margarita first. Whether it is with salt or sugar, on the rocks or frozen, or in a glass or pitcher, it is sometimes difficult to decide the type of

margarita to order. Luckily, and just in time for Cinco de Mayo, Connect Savannah and Tequila’s Town asked all of Chatham County to cast their vote on which margarita from Tequila’s Town will reign supreme. “The best margaritas are made with good tequila, fresh lime juice and cold temperatues,” said Melody Rodriguez, Tequila’s Town owner with her husband, Temo Ortiz. If you still can’t decide come happy hour on the 5th, now you can seek a little guidance from the polls.

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The first-place holder for most popular margarita, according to locals, is the Jalapeño Margarita. The reason is simple, Tequila’s Town does the jalapeño margarita like no one else — with fresh diced jalapeños. If you have ever had a pepper-flavored liquor or made it yourself, you know that to infuse the libation you have to soak the peppers in the alcohol. After a day or two, the alcohol breaks down the peppers, especially the capsaicin, which infused the taste of the additive into the liquor. The problem is, if you wait too long then you risk having too much capsaicin broken down into your bottle. The expert mixologists with Tequila’s Town know this key factor, and in my opinion their approach to a spicy margarita is ingenious. Fresh, but still fiery, jalapeños are delicately chopped before being shaken into a classic margarita with Tequila’s Town’s house premium tequila and fresh squeezed lime. Adding fresh jalapeños into the margarita when it is mixed, instead of infusing it, results in the right amount of spice and flavor. “It’s very simple and delicious,” Rodriguez said.

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The Premium Tequila’s Town Margarita scored a silver medal, in which I imagine was a close race. The Jalapeño is a spicy twist, whereas the Premium Margarita is the house margarita that everyone thinks of when they imagine drinking a high-quality margarita while munching on salty tortilla chips and tangy salsa. The flavor that makes the Premium Margarita stand out is the notes of orange. Grand Marnier or Triple Sec are the responsible parties for the extra dose of citrus that results in extra boldness. The Premium Margarita has the most pronounced piquancy with an overall taste that highlights the golden sapor.

Although in third place, I feel as though the Skinny Girl’s Margarita should stay at the top for your go-to summer cocktail. Just because it is deemed skinny, does not mean you get a drink that is skinny on taste. In fact, Tequila’s Town’s ‘low calorie’ cocktail is the exact opposite — a light and refreshing drink that is forward in tequila flavor. “The Skinny Girl Margarita came out of the need to serve something that was naturally sweetened but very simple, organic and clean,” Rodriguez said. “It’s only four ingredients and super delicious.” To make the Skinny Girl’s Margarita, Tequila’s Town bartenders marry bright lime juice, good quality tequila and agave syrup. It is a straightforward mix that is made simply. It is actually more difficult to use less ingredients when trying to make something that tastes delicious, there are less items to hide behind. Because it is made simply, you can taste everything that is mixed into the drink. The notes from the agave syrup bring forward the same notes from the agave-made liquor. Overall, expect a crisp and clean cocktail.

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The Prickly Pear Margarita is like no other available on the Tequila’s Town drink menu. It is vibrantly colored and vibrantly flavored. The Prickly Pear Margarita is a hard left from what most consider classic margarita flavors. It is created from premium brand tequila, prickly pear liquor, fresh lime juice and cactus juice. The use of fresh juice and liquor makes a margarita that appeals to non-margarita drinkers, as well as old school lovers of the classic drink. The Prickly Pear Margarita is a great choice for those who want to try out a tequila-based cocktail but are not fully ready for the bolder premium version.

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Basik Lee works on ongoing projects and future releases. PHOTOS COURTESY OF BASIK

Basik Lee performs his music live.

Basik Lee: a Renaissance man BY BRITTANY HERREN

IT’S HARD TO DESCRIBE Steven Baumgardner, aka Basik Lee, as an artist. He’s an emcee, DJ, poet and singer/songwriter that raps, plays classical guitar, beatboxes and dances. If you had to check a box that described his music and abilities, the most accurate course of action would be to check “other” and write in “renaissance man,” because he can essentially do it all. Baumgardner came to Savannah from New Jersey two decades ago to study computer art at the Savannah College of Art and Design, but that’s another story. For the last 17 years, he’s been dominating the city’s hip-hop and general music scene. For a large part of those years, he was a core member of the Savannah hip-hop group and record label Dope Sandwich Productions, along with Kedrick Mack — Dope KNife, Max Lipson — Miggs Son Daddy, and others. They opened for big, national acts and really put Savannah on the map in terms of the hip-hop scene. Today, Baumgardner still represents Dope Sandwich and remains tight with the crew, but his focus is more on Drop Records,

another label he started with some friends a little over two years ago. “My first project I released at the beginning of 2020 was called ‘7,’” Baumgardner said. “It was a seven-song concept album on vinyl and digital with over 20 features.” The album was so heavily collaborated, it was like an ode to Savannah’s hip-hop and art scene. The physical album even came with seven Tarot cards designed by local artist Lauren Schwind, who also designed the cover art. “It was a very ambitious project to say the least, but I’m very happy with how it came out,” Baumgardner said. More recently, Baumgardner has kept himself busy through the pandemic. “The funny thing is this pandemic has given me the time to actually sit down and get my thoughts out in music,” he said. “The break from constantly gigging has opened up time to rebuild and restart some of the projects that I never had time to sit with before and time to come up with new ideas.” Some of those recent projects include a song written mid-pandemic called “Broken Paradise,” and a 4/20 release of the five-song EP entitled “Yup . . . weed,” that features local rappers Signature, Scripcha, and Meehi

Steven Baumgardner, aka Basik Lee, DJs an event.

the Beast, along with local production from Halftyme Humble, Timothy Nasir, Tough Junkie out of Jacksonville, Florida, and Nick Stein from Atlanta. “I’m sure by the name you can guess what it’s about,” Baumgardner jested. Like a true renaissance man, Baumgardner continues to diversify his audiences with ongoing projects and his dynamic abilities. Future releases in the works include a solo

hip-hop album with production by Tough Junkie, an album with his band Ambrose — oh yeah, he’s in a band, too — and a few other projects that he’s keeping under wraps for now. Until then, you can listen to new and old releases on his Bandcamp page at basiklee. bandcamp.com and keep up with his plethora of live performances on his Facebook

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WHO IS PLAYING WHERE THIS WEEK WEDNESDAY 5/ 5 LIVE MUSIC

Driftaway Cafe Chuck Courtenay, 6 p.m. Mint to Be Mojito’s LAX to support LLS, 4 p.m. Nickie’s 1971 Ray Tomasino, 7 p.m. The Wormhole Open Jam, 9 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

El-Rocko Lounge Trivia with Jules and Chris Grimmett, 9-11:30 p.m. Service Brewing Company Trivia Night with Jess Shaw, 6:30 p.m.

KARAOKE

Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m. Wet Willie’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

COMEDY

Totally Awesome Bar Savannah Comedy Underground, 9 p.m.

THURSDAY 5/ 6 LIVE MUSIC

Cohen’s Retreat Munchies & Music, 5-9 p.m. Hilton Head Christian Academy 2021 HHCA Spring Arts Showcase, 6:30 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES Bar Food Trivia Night, 8 p.m. McDonough’s Family Feud, 7 p.m.

KARAOKE

Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m. McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m. Nickie’s 1971 Karaoke Night, 8 p.m. The Wormhole Karaoke, 9 p.m.

COMEDY

Totally Awesome Bar Open Mic Comedy, 8:30 p.m. CONNECT SAVANNAH | MONTH 00, 2021

Club 51 Degrees DJ B-Rad, 9 p.m. Top Deck Sunset Deck Party, 6 p.m. VICE Lounge + Mojito Bar Latin Night with DL Cesar, first Thursday of every month, 9 p.m.

FRIDAY 5/ 7 LIVE MUSIC

Churchill’s Pub Jason Bible, Jon Lee’s Apparitions, 5 & 9:30 p.m. Coach’s Corner The Producers, 7 p.m. Congress Street Social

MON// MON Club Miss Paradise, 10 p.m. Jazz’d Tapas Bar Mary Kenyon, 7:30 p.m. Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant JodyJazz Trio, 6:30-9:30 p.m. River House Kenny Munshaw, 6 p.m. Service Brewing Company Bluegrass By The Pint with Swamptooth, 6 p.m. The Shrimp Factory Roy Stalnaker, 6 p.m. Sting Ray’s Robert Willis, 6 p.m. The Warehouse Ray Tomasino, At Sundown, 2 & 8 p.m. Wild Wing Cafe Doug Paul, 7 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

PS Tavern Beer Pong Tournament, 10 p.m.

KARAOKE

Bay Street Blues Karaoke, 8 p.m. Blueberry Hill Karaoke, 9 p.m.-3 a.m. Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m. McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m. Nickie’s 1971 Karaoke Night, 9 p.m.

MUSIC BINGO @ STARLAND YARD, 7 P.M.

Totally Awesome Bar Karaoke, 10 p.m.

Club 51 Degrees DJ Fer, DJ Emalo, DJ Lil G, DJ BRad, 9 p.m. VICE Lounge + Mojito Bar DJ Primal, 9 p.m.

BAR & CLUB EVENTS Club One Drag Show, 10:30 p.m. & 12:30 a.m.

SATURDAY 5/ 8 LIVE MUSIC

Churchill’s Pub Andrew Ottimo, Heavy Honey, 5 & 9:30 p.m. Coach’s Corner 84 - A Tribute to Van Halen, 7 p.m. Congress Street Social Club Eric Culberson, 7 p.m. Jazz’d Tapas Bar Dave Smith, 7:30 p.m. Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant JodyJazz Trio, 6:30-9:30 p.m. River House Matt Eckstine, 6 p.m. Service Brewing Company Basically Nancy, 6 p.m. The Shrimp Factory Rachel Shaner, 6 p.m. Sting Ray’s

Robert Willis, 6 p.m. The Warehouse Fortd Natirboff, High Velocity, 2 & 8 p.m. Wild Wing Cafe Roy Stalnaker, Basik Lee, 1 & 7 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

Blueberry Hill Pool Tournament, 2 p.m.

KARAOKE

Bar Food Karaoke Night, 10 p.m. Bay Street Blues Karaoke, 8 p.m. Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m. McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m. Totally Awesome Bar Karaoke, 10 p.m.

COMEDY

Congress Street Social Club Voodoo Soup, 10 p.m. Nickie’s 1971 Roy Swindell, 7 p.m. Sting Ray’s Robert Willis, 6 p.m. Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt) Bucky & Barry, 1 p.m. The Warehouse Thomas Claxton, 6:30 p.m. Wild Wing Cafe Heavy Honey, 1 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

Moon River Brewing Co. Trivia, 6 p.m.

KARAOKE

Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m. McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Club One Comedy Revue, second Saturday of every month, 8 p.m.

MONDAY 5/10

Club One Drag Show, 10:30 p.m. & 12:30 a.m.

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BAR & CLUB EVENTS

SUNDAY 5/ 9 LIVE MUSIC

Collins Quarter at Forsyth Ember City, 2 p.m.

LIVE MUSIC

Nickie’s 1971 Ray Tomasino, 7 p.m.

Club One Super Gay Bingo, 5:30 p.m. Starland Yard Music Bingo, 7-9 p.m.

KARAOKE

Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m.

Wet Willie’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

BAR & CLUB EVENTS Fia Rua Irish Pub Family Movie Night, 8 p.m.

TUESDAY 5/11 LIVE MUSIC

Nickie’s 1971 Roy Swindell, 7 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

Basil’s Pizza and Deli Trivia, 7 p.m. Fia Rua Irish Pub Trivia, 7 p.m. McDonough’s Trivia Tuesday, 7 p.m. Oak 36 Bar + Kitchen Trivia Tuesday, 9 p.m. Savannah Taphouse Trivia, 7 p.m. Starland Yard Trivia Night With Chris Grimmett, 6:30-8:30 p.m.;

KARAOKE

Blueberry Hill Karaoke, 9 p.m.-3 a.m. Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m. Wet Willie’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

COMEDY

Stafford’s Public House Stafford’s Tuesday Comedy Open Mic, 8:30-11:45 p.m.

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THE BAND PAGE

BASICALLY NANCY @ SERVICE BREWING COMPANY

The three-piece all girl band Basically Nancy keeps it simple with bass, guitar, drums and vocals, but knows how to put on a rock’n show. Steadily rising in popularity in Savannah and on social media, the trio plays a mix of rock and indie tunes. SATURDAY, MAY 8 | 6 PM

FORD NATIRBOFF @ THE WAREHOUSE

MARY KENYON @ JAZZ’D TAPAS BAR

An indie-folk singer-songwriter based out of Asheville, North Carolina, Mary Kenyon frequents the Savannah music scene with unique recreations of popular songs using her ethereal and haunting undertones. In one of her shows, you will hear everything from classic anthems to new age pop. FRIDAY, MAY 7 | 7:30 PM

HEAVY HONEY @ CHURCHILL’S

Bluffton, South Carolina, band Heavy Honey plays a mix of modern and original music that finds itself somewhere between rock, blues and jazz. A good time follows everywhere they go and you’ll find yourself feeling mellow and funky all at the same time. SATURDAY, MAY 8 | 9:30 PM

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Hop on down to River Street and catch a show by the talented writer and performer Ford Natirboff. The lifelong, multi-instrument musician released his freshman album Keep on Dreaming in 2019 and it includes a lush-sounding collection of pop songs. His set will be followed by the popular southern-rock band, High Velocity. SATURDAY, MAY 8 | 8 PM

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Productions by the Savannah Ballet Theater. The theater received the largest grant since its founding in 1998. PHOTOS COURTESY OF SAVANNAH BALLET THEATER

Savannah Ballet Theater receives grant

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BY DJ HELLERMAN

SAVANNAH BALLET THEATER has received the largest grant since its founding in 1998. The $52,000 grant from the City of Savannah Arts and Culture Enrichment program as well as a $5,000 from the Georgia Council for the Arts will support SBT’s educational outreach programs. SBT’s mission is to “develop and showcase the talent of dedicated Savannah dancers and to engage in educational outreach and promotion of the art of dance within our community.” According to their press release, they are the first professional arts organization in Savannah to offer innovative and accessible low-sensory experiences. Their commitment community is demonstrated in their education and outreach programs that include providing subsidized tickets and transportation for performances. Both grants enable SBT, Savannah and southeast Georgia’s only professional dance company, to increase access and deepen innovative educational programming. In a press release issued by SBT, Rebecca Martin Dugal, Artistic Program Coordinator and

a Company Dancer at SBT says, “We are extremely grateful to the City of Savannah and Georgia Council for the Arts for their generous support. We have not been able to present live performances since December 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic which has resulted in the loss of much-needed revenue through ticket sales. We are excited to resume our educational outreach to schools virtually through Peter and The Wolf, and hope to resume in-person outreach later this year, if safe to do so.” SBT is already putting the funds to good use. In mid-April, they staged and filmed an outdoor, contemporary interpretation of Russian composer Sergei Sergeyevich Prokofiev’s 1936 symphonic fairy tale, Peter and The Wolf. In mid to late May, the footage will be edited and distributed to teachers at the Savannah Savannah-Chatham County Public School System preparing students for SBT dancers to visit the school and teach students dance styles, history, and education. This funding support comes as nonprofits try to emerge from a very difficult year. Rebecca Dugal, Artistic Program Coordinator at SBT shares, “We are so grateful to the City of Savannah for this outreach opportunity.

We believe this is a great investment to the community and are excited to work with students of all ages. After a hard year, we are ready to share our passion and talent and to bring the joy of dance back to the public.” Both grants will also support low-sensory performances of SBT’s fall productions, and, if COVID-19 safety precautions allow, The Nutcracker, scheduled to be performed this coming December. Designed specifically for individuals with autism spectrum disorders, sensory sensitivities, or other disabilities, sensory-friendly performances make specific adjustments like keeping theater lights on during performances, lowering the music volume, and adjustments to help decrease sensory stimulation. Abby McCuen, Program Coordinator and author of SBT’s grant explains how significant the funding will be for SBT and for sharing the power of dance, “The City of Savannah and the Georgia Council for the Arts are so generous to its nonprofits. This grant is a stamp of approval and I am so grateful to the city, the mayor, and city commissioners for their generosity. We can introduce a new generation to ballet and that’s so powerful.” The City of Savannah’s Arts and Culture

Enrichment program is intended to integrate arts, culture, heritage, design, and other creative disciplines as strategies that strengthen the City of Savannah’s economic, physical, and social vitality. According to the City’s website, each year, the City of Savannah seeks proposals that position arts, cultural, and creative programs as catalysts to realize the City’s goals of increasing economic growth through skill-building, employment, and entrepreneurship; improving the aesthetics of built environments; building and reinforcing a strong sense of community; engaging, developing and inspiring young people through imaginative approaches; and to increase access to art and culture in close proximity to where residents live. Proposals are reviewed and evaluated by members of the Cultural Affairs Commission, who are City of Savannah citizens appointed through an application process by the Mayor and Aldermen. For information on Savannah Ballet Theater visit: savannahballettheatre.org. For information the City of Savannah’s ACE program visit: savannahga.gov/2720/ Arts-Culture-Enrichment-Program.

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TIPPING BY LAUREN WOLVERTON lauren@connectsavannah.com

A FEW WEEKS AGO, I decided to take a little “staycation” at a hotel here in downtown Savannah. My stay was fabulous, but when it came time to check out, I found myself texting my friends asking, “How do I tip at a hotel?” Now maybe it’s because I’m only 24-years old, or maybe it’s because most of my travels have involved sleeping in a shared Airbnb or a friend’s couch, but I truly had no idea how gratuity at a local hotel worked. This then sparked a conversation at the Connect Savannah office about gratuity in other industries. Most people seem to feel confident leaving a tip at a restaurant, but can be a little unsure for other services. I decided to consult local experts and dive in to gratuity best practices and trends right here in Savannah. First up was Andrea Locorini, marketing and social media manager at the Perry Lane Hotel. Locorini said restaurants and bars inside of a hotel function the same way as any other food and beverage experience. She said confusion often happens when it comes to valet and housekeeping services. “They say that with housekeeping, it’s about $5 a day, but at a luxury hotel, we’re seeing quite a bit more than that,” she said. “Our guests have always been very generous.” Locorini said an unexpected impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has been higher gratuity at the Perry Lane Hotel.

“Even just for a one-night stay, we’re seeing people tip $20,” she said. “That’s not necessarily the standard, but things are a bit different now. I think that the urge to venture out and see new places, to wine and dine, has become more prevalent. Guests are being taken care of the moment they walk in the door, and I think they appreciate that.” Something to remember, Locorini said, is that tips for housekeeping and car services are typically cash-only at hotels. She also added that leaving a review and mentioning an employee by name is a great way to show extra gratitude if you had a fantastic stay. Next, I consulted with Lenon Whitney, owner and manager at Spa Bleu. Whitney said his staff is not solely reliant on tips to make all of their income. He said tips at Spa Bleu vary, but most customers tip between 20% and 25% of their service total. “20% would be if they loved their service,” Whitney said. “30% would be if they thought it was exceptional. We’ve even had people tip 40-50% if they really loved it. That’s not easy for everybody to do, and we don’t expect that. It’s always appreciated, but never demanded.” Whitney said he hopes customers view gratuity as an excited “thank you,” rather than a requirement. “I wish that we could change the word ‘tip,’” Whitney said. “We use the word ‘gratuity’ because it’s about being grateful. The word ‘tip’

Katie Oakes, Hair by Katie Oakes Salon Studio and Sola Salons, works on clients’ hair at her studio. PHOTOS COURTESY OF KATIE OAKES

comes with such an old-school mindset.” He also said gratuity doesn’t always have to be monetary. “If you love something, send them a card or send them some flowers,” he said. Overall, Whitney said he’s seen gratuity in the health and wellness world grow because small businesses are “ever-changing to offer better services.” “You’re going to go above and beyond for someone who goes above and beyond for you,” Whitney said. I also spoke with Katie Oakes of Hair By Katie Oakes Salon Studio and Sola Salons. Similarly to Whitney, Oakes said she is also not reliant on tips alone to make an income, as she makes a portion of the service total and product sales. Oakes said the hair industry is sometimes tricky, because the price of hair services has such a range. “If you’re tipping 20% on a service total that’s already $300, that’s a significant tip,” she said. “I have clients that leave me way more than I could imagine, and I have clients that sometimes don’t tip at all, and that’s ok. At the end of the day, if they are paying their service total, I am happy with that.” Oakes also agreed that there are other non-monetary ways to show gratuity. A major help to her is referring new clients to her business, something she calls “a verbal tip.” She said it means the world to her when clients do little things like bring her a coffee to show their

gratitude. At the end of the day, Oakes said it’s most important to be transparent about pricing, so clients know what to expect and feel comfortable asking her about gratuity. “I always tell my clients, ‘select whatever you feel comfortable with.’ I never judge,” she said. My final local gratuity expert was Sean Conway, product manager at World of Beer on Broughton St. He said a good rule of thumb to follow is $1 per drink, but says most people leave a bit more if he’s mixing cocktails versus pouring them a beer. To my surprise, Conway said most people tip just as much for to-go beers as they would if they were sitting at the bar for hours. He said there is always a handful of people who grab a to-go drink and leave without tipping, but said it’s hardly noticeable. One thing Conway said he hopes people realize, was that similarly to restaurant servers, most bartenders are reliant on tips to make a living. He said, after taxes, if a customer does not leave gratuity, a bartender can actually end up losing money. “If you leave zero tip, that person literally paid money to work for you,” he said. “It’s entirely possible that you cost that person money.” What are some gratuity questions you have? Share them with Connect Savannah on social media or reach out to Lauren at lauren@connectsavannah.com.

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Savannah Classical Academy provides focused attention

BY BETH STEWART

SAVANNAH CLASSICAL ACADEMY, located at 705 E. Anderson St., offers students a unique educational experience in downtown Savannah. One of five charter schools in the Savannah-Chatham County School System, SCA is the only tuition-free, public school option featuring grades K-12 where students can grow and develop in one location throughout their educational careers. Their mission is to provide every child with a classical and academically rigorous education while instilling commitment to civic virtue and moral character. Under the leadership of Executive Director Barry Lollis, SCA has become known for quality academic programs and results. “We support students with high expectations for student behavior supported by our eight core virtues,” Lollis said. Modeled after the classical virtues, Savannah Classical Academy integrates compassion, courage, diligence, integrity, perseverance, respect, responsibility and temperance throughout the curriculum and at all grade levels. Classical education is rooted in the ancient Greek philosophy with the purpose of education being to provide better citizenry. Savannah Classical Academy provides students a challenging education focusing on mastering core subjects as a priority. Founded in 2013 by community members desiring a high-quality K-12 public school option for families, SCA has added an additional grade each year. They celebrated their first graduating class in 2020. With around 500 students projected for the 2021-2022 school year, class sizes are smaller than traditional schools enabling educators to provide focused attention for each student. Laurie Gaylord, a second grade teacher, has been in the public school system for 24 years and teaching at Savannah Classical Academy for three years. “SCA is unique because it is a small school where we get to see the children grow up and thrive throughout various avenues,” she said. “We get to see their academic, physical and social growth throughout the time they are with us.”

With many academic and club options, SCA also offers a K-12 Spanish language program, a Strings program providing a musical instrument to each student once they reach third grade and an audio/video and film program. Sports programs include boys’ and girls’ basketball, track, cross country, golf, cheerleading, tennis and girls’ volleyball. Boys’ and girls’ soccer will be added in 2021-2022. Savannah Classical Academy also collaborates with Georgia Technical’s Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing program and Junior Achievement for STEM for hands-on practical application of concepts learned in class. High school students are also expected to earn college credit while working toward graduation and Savannah Classical Academy is the only school covering the cost of dual enrollment once a student exceeds the credit hours paid for by the state. “SCA is the only local school, and the only school we are aware of in the state, that provides this funding and support to students once the hour maximum for state paid tuition is met saving parent tuition fees,” Lollis explained. In addition to dual enrollment courses, Savannah Classical Academy offers the only local culinary arts program, partnering with Savannah Technical College, where students earn college credits and technical college credentials while in high school. As the only local K-12 public school, Savannah Classical Academy’s goal is to have younger and older students working together to build school community and virtuous actions. They are able to hold assemblies with the entire school fostering a sense of togetherness unparalleled in other local public schools. “SCA is continuing to grow and add academic and extracurricular options for students,” Lollis added with the school expanding each year. “Students that matriculate K-12 will follow a rigorous academic program with many off-campus experiences and extracurricular programs for a balanced education.” To attend, families must submit an application and are chosen through an annual enrollment lottery. Slots are limited each year. Learn more by visiting savannahclassicalacademy.org.

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ART PATROL Check out the solo exhibition, “Setting Boundaries”, by Peggy Jo Aughtry at The Sentient Bean through June 8th. Join the reception on Friday, May 7th from 5-7:00 pm. 5-7 p.m.. sam@ sulfurstudios.org. sentientbean.com. sentientbean.com. The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave.

Carlos Garaicoa exhibition ‘A City View from the Table of My House’

Based in Madrid and Havana, Carlos Garaicoa originally trained in thermodynamics and later in painting, lending him a unique perspective on the relationship of social and historical structures to architecture and urbanism. For his solo exhibition A City View from the Table of My House, Garaicoa will present a very particular retrospective exercise, which studies the format of the table as one of the most fertile substrates for his artistic production. scadmoa.org/. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

‘Count Down’ by Rose Simpson

In Countdown, a major commission of new works by Rose B. Simpson, the artist surpasses the signature human scale typical of her figurative sculptures, bringing bodily forms to an unprecedented totemic

stature. June 26. scadmoa.org/. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

Gallery Espresso Presents Fermin Uriz

Born in Cordoba, Argentina, Uriz said his father inspired him to pursue art at an early age. Uriz said he mixes art into design and vice-versa. This intermingling of parallel worlds keeps me up at night; looking for new ways to elevate the aesthetic experience for the world around us. Gallery Espresso, 234 Bull Street

Dottie T. Leatherwood ‘A Conversation with the Savannah Landscape’

The Mansion on Forsyth Park’s Grand Bohemian Gallery in Savannah, Georgia, will feature the work of accomplished painter Dottie Turner Leatherwood and other artists in its 2021 Savannah Series, an annual presentation of art exhibits and artist talks showcasing talented local artists as well as the region’s inspiring landscapes. grandbohemiangallery.com The Grand Bohemian Gallery, 700 Drayton St.

‘Star Tap’ by Emily Furr

‘Star Tap’ by Emily Furr. Furr paints celestial visions that place cool, hard-edged objects within weightless,

star-filled voids. Furr’s artwork plays with a codex of motifs, exploring their potential formations through a process of repetition. The artist’s serialized tropes take the shape of tongues laden with hallucinogenic sugar cubes, sloping conveyor belts adorned with astral points, rocket engines with acutely sharp, almost erotic edges, tubes, chains, and myriad metal hardware. $10 general admission May 9. scadmoa.org/. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

American Gullah Collection

The “American Gullah Collection” by Sonja Griffin Evans is a traveling exhibit that depicts the unsung pioneers of the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor and of America. The story behind this culture’s creation is compelling. The Gullahs are descendants of West Africans who were forced to the colony through the trans-Atlantic slave trade. ongoing. regus.com. Regus, 100 Bull Street, Suite 200.

Matt Toole ‘Somewhere Along the Continuum’ Sulfur Studios is pleased to present Somewhere Along the Continuum, an installation by maker, teacher, and explorer Matt Toole. Toole’s sculptures are actual objects found in the Low Country of Savannah, GA. They are parts of a

larger environmental collective that people have been drawn to for millennia. Organisms that grow and thrive in Savannah, as well as objects from the industrial components of our city, are represented in these works of art. Matt Toole’s Somewhere Along the Continuum will speak to a creative environmental consciousness and will be on display through the end of May. Sulfur Studios, 2301 Bull Street

Christto & Andrew ‘A Message From Venus’

In A Message from Venus, the duo’s first U.S. museum exhibition, the artists present recent photographs that speak to our globalized culture at a time when our relationships to and experiences of image-making technology are dissimilar. In a series of scenes, the artists compose organic and technological objects in the manner typical of the “still nature” genre of art history — yet a more enigmatic aura prevails. While employing a visual vocabulary that condenses and references the past 60 years of popular culture and image production, Christto & Andrew create their own mythology. scadmoa.org/. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

The HAAS Brothers ‘Beast in Snow’ In Beast in Show, the Haas Brothers present

recent “beast” sculptures ranging in scale from the hand-held to the larger-thanlife. These fantastical creatures are an ongoing body of work and are born of earlier biomorphic furniture designs that incorporated shag fur and animalistic feet. Based in an exploration of the emotional states of humans, the beasts are a varied species of distinct personalities and identities, with diverse genders and sexualities. scadmoa.org/. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

#BLM at Beach Institute

The King-Tisdell Cottage Foundation’s Beach Institute, and The Savannah Chatham County Public School System presents a new exhibit, #BLM. This exhibit features artwork by students and teachers from across the district. Through April 30 Beach Institute, 502 East Harris Street beachinstitute.org

Contemporary African-American Art

Work by artsits William Tolliver, Luther Vann and more are featured in the King-Tisdell Cottage permanent collection. These legendary African-American expressionist artists have gifted the foundation with exceptional works that will leave you in awe. In honor of Black History Month

The Beach Institute is opening our treasure trove to the world. Come and see some of the most profound contemporary art in our permanent collections. King-Tisdell Cottage, 501 East Huntington St.

Monica Cioppettini ‘Rejeweled’

The sheer number of rejected jewels in Cioppettini’s works is indicative of the insatiable demand for and subsequent disposal of stylized adornments. By sourcing her materials in dusty bins of beads, Cioppettini resists the capitalist inclinations of fast fashion, creating work that embodies the endemic of these practices. MAY 18 - AUG. 22 SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

Paulina Olowska ‘MAINLY FOR WOMEN’

Within her exploration of womanhood, Olowska brings the domestic act of playing hostess into the space of the gallery, inviting a group of women from the next generation of distinguished Polish artists to exhibit alongside her within the show. This collaborative act is definitive of Olowska’s practice and indicates that her focus on portraying multiple representations of women is not just a conceptual preoccupation, but an active and performative aspect of her work. Through July 11 scadmoa.org/.

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“Setting Boundaries” at The Sentient Bean

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The structure at 15 Meddin Drive was originally built as an army barracks to house Fort Screven stored by Brent Watts and won a Historic Preservation award in 2020.

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The building at 223 E. Jones St. was built in 1866 as a single-family residence. Since then, it has served numerous purposes, including an orphanage, a dormitory and apartments. The Caldwell family purchased and restored the property, which won a Historic Preservation Award in 2019.

The Armstrong-Kessler Mansion was originally built between 1916-1918 as a private residence, but became Armstrong Junior College and then had many other commercial uses. Hotelier and entrepreneur Richard Kessler purchased the mansion in 2017 and extensively restored it. It won a Historic Preservation Award in 2019.

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Historic Savannah Foundation leads Historic Preservation Month Observation

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HISTORIC PRESERVATION MONTH is celebrated all across the country and this year, the Savannah community will have plenty of unique events to participate in an observance of Historic Preservation Month 2020. Led by Historic Savannah Foundation, community organizations partnered to establish events throughout May to celebrate the art of preservation and highlight

its significant impact on the past, present and future of Savannah. Preservation month events kicked off Tuesday with a media call held in conjunction with Visit Savannah and the Tourism Leadership Council. Throughout the celebratory month, HSF is teaming with Ethos Preservation, Savannah Bike Tours, and more. Ethos is helping to launch a Coastal Historic Survey project involving a team of historic preservation consultants and architectural historians who will survey

unincorporated areas along the Georgia coast, east of Interstate-95 to help identify historic resources in their community. Also, Savannah Bike Tours announced it will donate $1 from each tour booked during the month of May to HSF. On May 13, HSF’s Annual Preservation Awards will be celebrated virtually with an online ceremony. The event will feature remarks by Visit Savannah President Joe Marinelli, Tourism Leadership Council President & CEO Michael Owens, Josh Brooks, Historic Savannah Foundation

Board Chair, Historic Savannah Foundation President and CEO Sue Adler, and Davenport House Museum Director Jamie Credle. As the celebration commences, HSF will provide updates on their latest project. President and CEO of Historic Savannah Foundation, Susan Adler said, in December 2020, HSF broke ground on a capital campaign that they had been raising money for about five years, and that campaign has three pieces to it. “One [piece] is, on Broughton Street,

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there’s the Kennedy Pharmacy, which we own, and we are restoring that historic building and what will go on the bottom floor there is the Davenport Historic House building’s gift shop,” Adler said. “We will move the staff upstairs of the pharmacy. This will free up the ground floor of the Davenport House which will house an urban slave exhibit.” In addition to restoring the Kennedy Pharmacy to house the Davenport House Museum gift shop and staff and replacing the vacant space with an urban slave exhibit on the bottom floor Davenport House Museum, a new building called Murray C. Perlman & Wayne C. Spear Center is under construction behind the Kennedy building which will be for events, meetings, and community space. Some additional events taking place throughout Historic Preservation Month include the Springtime Tea and the Early Bird’s Preservation Walking Tour of the Landmark Historic District’s East Side with the Davenport House Museum. Adler said that establishing the events for the community to enjoy during preservation month was a collaborative effort. “We believe educating people about our history is so important,” Adler said. “We all have to work together. It’s the collaboration that makes an institution strong and vital and important.”

“Personally, I think of all those individuals who lost their lives, and I’d hate to say they were lost with no cause, but the fact of the matter is that those of us who are still here should do all we can to remain here. Knowing that life is valuable, knowing that life and death happens, we must do the very best we can to protect ourselves.”

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The Haunt’s culinary team shared bites to be featured on their new menu when they open in the summer to community members as part of the Taste of The Haunt event hosted by Connect Savannah April 22 at the Tasting Kitchen in Trustees’ Garden. Guests were offered Silver Bluff Brewing Company beer and other beverages as they mingled and heard about the newest project by Clay Ehmke, founder of vegan café Fox & Fig.

Attendees Ed and Lissa Alvarez, Michael Edwards, Renee Miller and Joe Eichman toast their beverages and collectible Silver Bluff Brewing koozies April 22 at the Taste of the Haunt event at the Tasting Kitchen located at Trustees’ Garden.

Troy Williams and Petra McKinnon clink their Silver Bluff Brewing beverages a the Taste of The Haunt event.

Aubrey Smith and Jessie Edenfield, The Creative minds unite as Connect Savannah community/events journalist Sacred Senses Savannah psychics, predict a Brandy Simpkins, culinary expert Amberley Stewart and videographer promising future for the featured restaurant. Robin Leske enjoy the Taste of The Haunt April 22 at the Tasting Kitchen.

Tuesday and Brett Bigelow with Beth McCoun sample menu items from the soon-to-be new restaurant, The Haunt and sip on local libations provided by Silver Bluff Brewing.

Chef Clay Ehmke, Jamie Flood, Wade Fox and Anna Kellam, the culinary team, present The Haunt’s diverse, healthy and Insta-pic winning cuisine April 22 at the Taste of The Haunt event held in the Tasting Kitchen at Trustees’ Garden.

Danielle and Genevieve Chaput prepare for The Haunt’s first course April 22 at the Taste of Event at the Tasting Kitchen.

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Klaus Anderson, Steve Taylor, Brad Coleman and Andrew Allen take a break from long drives and steady putts to bask in the sunshine and camaraderie at the Sapelo Hammock Golf Club.

Aaron Drew, Jon Good, Austin James, Michael Chavis band together to support Veteran Carriers Trucking for a Cause April 23 the Sapelo Hammock Golf Club in Townsend.

Cliff White and Rob Cooch navigate the greens of Sapelo Hammock Golf Club from the comfort of their golf cart April 23 at the golf tournament fundraiser.

Local golf enthusiasts support Trucking for a Cause at annual golf tournament Veteran Carriers Trucking for a Cause hosted their second annual golf tournament, this time in Townsend April 23 at the Sapelo Hammock Golf Club. The organization operates fundraising events to support the Air Force’s Tactical Air Control Party families and Gold Star families but also contributes to other local non-profit organizations. The organization’s first golf tournament fundraising event was scheduled for July of 2020 at the Southbridge Golf Club.

Trey Wilkins, Dennis Seger, Gary Shurling and Ray Fleetwood partner to support Trucking for a Cause at Sapelo Hammock Golf Club April 23 by way of their golf tournament fundraiser.

Josh Wilson, Ron Dasher, Brett Barnard and Hal Jenkins work to keep cool at Sapelo Hammock Golf Club April 23 at the golf tournament fundraiser in support of Trucking for a Cause.

The Veteran Carriers team have a great day of golf at Sapelo Hammock Golf Club April 23 at the golf tournament fundraiser in support of their Trucking for a Cause.

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Dr. Bishop performed a highly advanced, but minimally invasive surgery with the St. Joseph’s/Candler neurology team to repair the spinal compression in his L1, L3 and L4 vertebrae. Billie was able to walk pain-free immediately after the procedure and only needed one follow-up visit. He was back to shrimping in just a few weeks. “I don’t think I could have had better treatment from anyone. Now I can get out and do a lot more with no more pain, which is great.”

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